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Doxofyl is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Asthma. Doxofyl also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Doxofyl. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Doxofyl are Upset stomach, Restlessness. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Doxofyl can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Doxofyl are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Doxofyl's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Doxofyl related warnings talks about Doxofyl's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Doxofyl can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Doxofyl in conditions like Allergy. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Doxofyl contraindications section.
Besides this, Doxofyl may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Doxofyl is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Doxofyl is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Doxofyl safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Doxofyl has mild side effects when taken during pregnany
Is the use of Doxofyl safe during breastfeeding?
Doxofyl may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Doxofyl on the Kidneys?
Doxofyl has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Doxofyl on the Liver?
Doxofyl is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Doxofyl on the Heart?
Doxofyl is rarely harmful for the heart.
Doxofyl should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Doxofyl unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Doxofyl habit forming or addictive?
Doxofyl is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Doxofyl you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Doxofyl only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Doxofyl for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Doxofyl
You can take Doxofyl with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Doxofyl
Information about the interaction of Doxofyl and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Doxofyl can be taken with fluticasone. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any unpleasant effects then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Rarely, Doxofyl causes a headache. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of a headache is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm, and complete rest. Even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
Take Doxofyl 2-3 times a day or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of medicine from the gut. Precautions must be taken in patients with renal (kidney) & hepatic (liver) dysfunction, peptic ulcer, hypothyroidism, and cardiac disease.
No, Doxofyl should not be discontinued without doctors advice even when you start feeling well. You are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Doxofyl does not contains steroids. It contains doxofylline which belongs to the class of drugs known as bronchodilators.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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